May weather forecast
Montpellier, France

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Weather in May

Acting as a spring-summer crossover, May starts to heat up with a considerable leap in temperature highs. There is typical rainfall, but with lowering humidity, the ambiance of the city becomes noticeably drier compared to the moist spring period. The city enjoys an increase in sunshine hours ushering in many bright, warm days. Despite a moderate wind speed, the air is significantly warmer, hinting at the upcoming summer.

Temperature

Montpellier, France, observes a slight ascent in average high-temperatures during May, adjusting from a refreshing 16.8°C (62.2°F) in April to a still enjoyable 19.9°C (67.8°F). Montpellier's nights in May cool down to an average low-temperature of 13.9°C (57°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 69%.

Rainfall

In Montpellier, in May, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 30mm (1.18") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Montpellier, there are 107.4 rainfall days, and 384mm (15.12") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall in Montpellier.

Daylight

In Montpellier, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 44min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 20:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 21:18 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.7h.

UV index

In Montpellier, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in May leads to these guidelines:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Montpellier in May?

Montpellier in May has an average high-temperature of 19.9°C (67.8°F) and an average low-temperature of 13.9°C (57°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Montpellier?

The average relative humidity in May is 69%.

How many days does it rain in May in Montpellier?

In Montpellier, in May, during 9.5 rainfall days, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Montpellier?

February through December are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Montpellier have in May?

The average day length in May in Montpellier is 14h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Montpellier?

On the first day of May in Montpellier, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 20:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 21:18 CEST.

How many hours of sunshine does Montpellier have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Montpellier is 10.7h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Montpellier?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Montpellier is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Montpellier, France

Average temperature in May - Montpellier, France
  • Average high temperature in May: 19.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (27°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 13.9°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (20.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (6.2°C).

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Average pressure in May
Montpellier, France

Average pressure in May - Montpellier, France
  • Average pressure in May: 1015.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Montpellier, France

Average wind speed in May - Montpellier, France
  • Average wind speed in May: 15.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.7km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Montpellier, France

Average humidity in May - Montpellier, France
  • Average humidity in May: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (64%).

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Average rainfall in May
Montpellier, France

Average rainfall in May - Montpellier, France
  • Average rainfall in May: 30mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (80mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (18mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Montpellier, France

Average rainfall days in May - Montpellier, France
  • Average rainfall days in May: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.5 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Montpellier, France

Average snowfall in May - Montpellier, France
  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in May
Montpellier, France

Average snowfall days in May - Montpellier, France
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Montpellier, France

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Montpellier, France
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Montpellier, France

Average sunshine days in May - Montpellier, France
  • Average sunshine days in May: 19.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (14.5 days).

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Average UV index in May
Montpellier, France

Average UV index in May - Montpellier, France
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in May
Montpellier, France

Average cloud cover in May - Montpellier, France
  • Average cloud cover in May: 25

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in May
Montpellier, France

Average visibility in May - Montpellier, France
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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